Robin C Reed

US Patent:

7153172, Dec 26, 2006

Filed:

May 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/133820

Inventors:

Bob Milligan - San Jacinto CA, US
Richard A. Van Dien - Hemet CA, US
Robin D. Reed - Banning CA, US

Assignee:

Deutsch Engineered Connecting Devices, Inc. - Hemet CA

International Classification:

H01R 13/514

US Classification:

439752, 4397331

Abstract:

An electrical connector assembly for a fuel injector includes a receptacle and mating plug. The plug is formed with side channels within which socket contacts at the end of an electrical wire or conductor may be snap fit. The receptacle includes side loading wedges aligned with the side channels of the plug to place a lateral load or compressive force on the socket contacts. The plug is formed with strain relief wedges that place a vertical load or compressive force on the socket contacts or wire insulation and conductor held therein. The plug and receptacle are formed with a key and keyway for proper orientation. An external latch on the receptacle captures the fully inserted plug.

US Patent:

7249983, Jul 31, 2007

Filed:

May 19, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/134828

Inventors:

David G. Meyer - Perris CA, US
Brice I. Byford - Romoland CA, US
David L. Marshall - Foothill Ranch CA, US
Robin D. Reed - Banning CA, US

Assignee:

Deutsch Engineered Connecting Devices - Hemet CA

International Classification:

H01R 4/10

US Classification:

439878, 439748, 439851

Abstract:

An electrical contact includes a crimping section for securing a wire and a flute section for receiving a pin. The flute section includes fixed engagement members and a resilient cantilever member that engages the pin within the flute section.